Insane M62 road rage sees workman smash lorry window with SPADE

Dramatic footage shows two men brawling between their heavy-duty vehicles on the hard shoulder of the M62 near Eccles, Manchester.

The pair were swapping details after their vehicles collided on the motorway when the tense exchange turned ugly.

It is unclear what triggered the row but the clip appears to show the truck driver in the hi-vis overalls attempting to grab a phone from the lorry driver’s hands.

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RAGE: The workman is seen attacking the lorry with a spade

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CLASH: The workman drives his truck into the lorry

The two-minute video shows the pick-up-truck driver reverse into the lorry, causing damage to the front of the haulage vehicle.

The raging truck driver then attempts to get into the cabin of the lorry, only to smash its window with a spade when the driver locks himself inside.

PC John Cavanagh, from GMP’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “This attack was unbelievable, and has been clearly captured on CCTV.

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ANGER: It is unclear why the argument erupted

“This attack was unbelievable, and has been clearly captured on CCTV.”

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He added: “Luckily neither of the men were seriously injured however they have been left terrified by the incident.

“The driver and passenger in the lorry were just trying to get on with their day’s work when they collided with the man in the pick-up truck, accidents happen and they were attempting to deal with the situation in an appropriate manner.

"No one could have anticipated the level of violence they would then fall victim to.

“I am appealing for anyone who may recognise the driver of the pick-up truck to get in touch as soon as possible. It was broad daylight and the man can be clearly seen, someone must know who he is.”